Bird and Learn with The Watch Hill Conservancy
2025-09-07 08:00 - 09:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of The Watch Hill Conservancy. For this event, The Watch Hill Conservancy requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
We welcome both new and experienced bird watchers to join us in exploring the variety of bird species in the Napatree Point Conservation Area, recognized as a “Globally Important Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society. During our 2-mile walk, we’ll observe and learn about these beautiful animals, sharing our appreciation and knowledge with each other. This program is open to anyone with a desire to learn about birding or share their expertise. We encourage your curiosity and enthusiasm as we aim to foster lasting connections. A limited number of binoculars will be available for participants.
Ages 10+
This program is designed to last 90 minutes so participants can utilize the free parking along Bay Street.
Rain will cancel these events. Program cancellations will be communicated via email.
This is a FREE program offered by The Watch Hill Conservancy.
REGISTER HERE.

Trail Improvement and Reforestation Celebration with Scituate Land Trust
2025-09-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Esek Hopkins Recreation Area, Battery Meeting House Rd, Scituate, RI, United States
You are cordially invited to the Trail Improvement and Reforestation Celebration at Esek Hopkins Park!
Agenda:
11:00 a.m. Brief Business Meeting – Annual Meeting of the Scituate Land Trust and the Scituate Conservation Commission
11:15 a.m. Welcome Remarks by:
Senator Jack Reed; Terrence Gray, Director, RI Department of Environmental Management; and Kate Sayles, Executive Director, RI Land Trust Council.
12:00 to 1:00 p.m Park Guided Tour
Park entrance is off Battey Meetinghouse Road just south of the intersection with Danielson Pike, opposite the State Police Barracks in North Scituate.

Tours of Casey Farm
2025-09-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-13 08:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-20 08:30 - 12:30 | Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI, 02874
Explore Historic New England’s Casey Farm! Guided farm tours are an easy walk including one room of the circa 1750 farmhouse, gardens, cemetery, and fields with animals.
Advance tickets available through https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/casey-farm/.
$10/adults, $9 seniors, $5 students, $2 SNAP/EBT cardholders, $25 maximum for a family. Free for children under 5 and for members of Historic New England. Can pay online or in person with cash or credit card.
Farm tours are offered every Tuesday afternoon through October 14, and Saturday mornings 8:30 – 12:30 through October 25.

Thirst for Justice with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust
2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Barrington Public Library, 281 Country Rd, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. For this event, BLCT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join us for a free screening of Thirst for Justice, an award-winning documentary film about the quest for clean water, directed and produced by Leana Hosea. The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library. The 58-minute film will be followed by audience response.
This event is part of the Land Trust Learning Series, a partnership between the Land Trust and the Barrington Public Library and supported by local sponsors.
Armed only with facts and their illnesses, extraordinary citizens take on industry and government, risking arrest to protect clean water. From Flint to the Navajo Nation, via Standing Rock, this is their story.
THIRST FOR JUSTICE follows Janene Yazzie as she searches for the source of contamination in her son’s school’s water in Sanders, Arizona. She suspects drinking uranium-contaminated water from the 1979 Church Rock dam spill caused her ovarian cancer.

Four-Part Painting Course: Plein Air Classes with Trish Hurley
2025-09-10 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-17 13:00 - 15:30 | South Kingstown Land Trust Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Rd., South Kingstown, RI, 02879, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Step outside and bring your creativity into the open air with local artist Trish Hurley. In this four-part plein air series, you’ll learn the foundations of outdoor sketching and painting while exploring the beautiful landscapes of SKLT properties.
Each class begins with a short discussion and live demonstration, where Trish introduces techniques in spatial design, composition, and atmospheric perspective. You’ll then set up with your own materials to sketch or paint on-site, using nature as your subject. Trish will move among participants, offering individual guidance and tips to help you develop your eye and technique. Sessions wrap up with a group critique, where everyone shares their work in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Over the course of the series, you’ll practice:
* Capturing light, shadow, and changing skies
* Simplifying forms to convey the essence of a landscape (*less is more*)
* Using composition to guide the viewer’s eye
* Experimenting with your choice of medium—drawing, watercolor, oil, or more
Please bring lightweight, outdoor-friendly materials and consider accessibility when choosing easels or supplies.
Trish, a South Kingstown artist whose work has been exhibited across the U.S., has taught art in New England since 2006. She lives locally with her husband, Steve, and their cat, Bubba.
Dates: September 10th, September 17th, September 28th, October 1st
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Price: $100 for non-members.
$75 for SKLT Members.
OR come to one session for $25. While attending a single session is possible if absolutely necessary, we ask that participants sign up for the full course whenever possible, as this helps maintain the flow of the class.
Join us for this unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect with nature through art!

Welcome Days with South Kingstown Land Trust
2025-09-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Weeden Farm, 17 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown, RI, 02879, United States
Curious About SKLT? Join Us for Welcome Days at Weeden Farm
Whether you’re a longtime neighbor or just discovering our trails, Welcome Days is a great way to get to know the South Kingstown Land Trust.
Join us for a one-hour guided walk through the Woodcock Campus, including the Barn, Office & Welcome Center, and Tractor Shed. Along the way, SKLT board members will share stories about our work—how we protect open space, care for the land, and build a stronger, more connected community.
This is a chance to learn more, ask questions, and explore how you can get involved—whether through volunteering, membership, or simply enjoying the landscapes we all love.
Free and open to all. Light refreshments served. Registration encouraged but not required. Please register here.

Bird Migration in Rhode Island and Native Food Sources
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, 02809, United States
Join RI RC&D for a presentation on Bird Migration in Rhode Island and Native Food Sources, presented by Lauren Parmelee (Senior Director of Education Programs, Audubon Society of RI). The presentation will be one hour, followed by a 30 minute Q&A.
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT Paul Dolan, RI RC&D Director Phone 401-500-0399 or email rircd2283 @gmail.com

Self-guided Walking Tours of Watson Farm
2025-09-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Watson Farm, 455 North Road, Jamestown, RI, 02835, United States
On a self-guided walking tour, visitors can explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, and view seasonal farm activities on up to 2.5 miles of hiking trails. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and a hat. Please check in with the tour guide in the barnyard before starting your hike.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at HistoricNewEngland.org. $10/adult, $9/senior, $5 student, free under 5 years old or member of Historic New England

Gator Tours with South Kingstown Land Trust
2025-09-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Weeden Farm, 17 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown, RI, 02879, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
This free, one-hour guided ride through Weeden Farm was created with accessibility at its core—offering a welcoming way for more people to experience the beauty of our conserved lands. Led by SKLT staff, these small-group tours highlight the farm’s history, our conservation work, and seasonal stewardship—no hiking required.
When: Every 2nd and 4th Friday at 9 AM & 11 AM
This program is designed especially for people who may not be able to comfortably explore our trails on foot. If you typically hike independently, we kindly ask that you leave seats open for those who rely on this opportunity to connect with nature. We promise there will be more ways for you to get involved!

Nature Journaling Workshops: Mushrooms
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge, 2082 Victory Highway, Coventry, RI, 02816, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Discover the art of nature observation and reflection guided by Audubon naturalists. These hands-on courses invite participants to expand their knowledge of Rhode Island’s natural history while learning and implementing field illustration techniques. Learn the technical and interpretive skills needed to communicate scientific and ecological information through art, gain new knowledge, and explore a variety of natural habitats. A journal will be provided to all participants. Advance registration required.
Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge, 2082 Victory Highway, Coventry, RI September 13, 2025; 10:00-11:30am
Fee: $20/member; $25/non-member.
Ages: Adult

Hunts Mills - Historic Tour of the Grounds
2025-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | John Hunt House, 65 Hunts Mill Road, Rumford, RI, 02916, United States
The East Providence Conservation Commission will be leading guided walks of the grounds at Hunts Mills to coincide with the East Providence Historical Society’s monthly open house.
The walks will be held at 12 PM every second Sunday of each month. This is an easy and relaxed paced walk of approximately 1 mile on wooded trails that is good for beginners and kids. The grounds have plenty of history dating over centuries. We will stop several times and discuss the history of the property as well as the Ten Mile River.
Meet in the parking lot by John Hunt House. The John Hunt House, a museum of East Providence history, will open at 1:00 PM following the hike.

Guided Walk: Osamequin Nature Preserve
2025-09-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Osamequin Nature Trails and Bird Sanctuary, Wampanoag Trl, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. For this event, BLCT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Experience the late summer beauty of Osamequin Nature Preserve with a guided walk on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 1 pm. The walk will be led by Kathryn Beauchamp from the Barrington Garden Club, which co-stewards the property with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and the Town of Barrington.
Dress for the weather and bring your camera. All ages are welcome. The walk will last about an hour over moderate terrain, some of which may be wet. Please leave dogs at home.
Osamequin Nature Preserve is a 42-acre property located on the Wampanoag Trail, bordering Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington, RI.

Tree Walk with Bristol Land Conservation Trust
2025-09-16 16:45 - 19:00 | Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, 02809, United States
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust Tuesday, September 16 at Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol, RI from 4:45-7:00 p.m. for a guided tree walk with well-known arborist Matt “Twig” Largess – Voice of the Forest. Matt is a seasoned arborist and travels the eastern seaboard in search of Champion Trees in Old Growth Forests.
On this walk we will focus on some of the significant trees at Mount Hope Farm (MHF), many of which are native to the U.S. Thanks to the MHF staff, Matt Largess and volunteers, MHF is now a designated arboretum. We’ll learn what makes a healthy tree, their role in nature, and some of the common threats. If you’re not a tree hugger now, you’ll be one after this walk.
Meet us at the barn at 4:45 p.m. and wear comfortable walking shoes. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. There is a $15 charge, maximum of $25 for families payable at the door; BLCT members are free. Parking is in the main parking area below the barn. The rain date is Wednesday, September 17, same time. For questions, contact Ray Payson at 401-225-4903 or email the BLCT at [BristolLandTrust@gmail.com](mailto:BristolLandTrust@gmail.com)

Native Plant Walk & Talk with Aquidneck Island Land Trust
2025-09-17 17:00 - 18:00 | RI
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Aquidneck Island Land Trust. For this event, AILT requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here.
Want to learn more about the native plants of Aquidneck Island and how they can turn your backyard into an oasis for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife? Join Aquidneck Island Land Trust staff while we explore some of the notable plant species found in the gardens and trails at Spruce Acre Farm. Learn about the important relationship between native plants and wildlife and get recommendations on which species to plant at home. We’ll also cover some of the major invasive plants found on Aquidneck Island and discuss ways to remove them. At the end of the event, to help kickstart your own “Homegrown National Park”, each participant will get to bring home a native potted plant!
Raindate: September 18, 5 p.m.
*Suggested $10 donation

Free Community Paddles with the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Riverside Park, 50 Aleppo Street, Providence, RI, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council. For this event, BLCT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council for our free weekly paddles every Thursday afternoon, open to all Greenway visitors. This is a BRIEF paddle ride (10-15 minutes) to try canoeing and experience the Woonasquatucket from the river. With Spanish- and English-speaking staff and volunteers, the series is welcoming and accessible to everyone. These events are free to attend thanks to the generous sponsorship of AARP Rhode Island!
You can stop by anytime 4:45-7 pm for the community paddle rides. Paddles are FIRST COME FIRST SERVED so your ticket does not guarantee a ride, you must come and sign in at Riverside Park to save your spot. Last call for arriving paddlers at 6:45 pm.

Pride Day at the Casey Farm Market
2025-09-20 08:30 - 12:30 | Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI, 02874
In Rhode Island, we know Pride isn’t just a month, it’s a state of mind. Join TANK and the SoCo Pride Foundation at the Casey Farm Market on Saturday, September 20, for an ongoing celebration of the regional LGBTQ+ community and New England’s queer history.
Explore offerings from queer-owned businesses, supportive local resource organizations, and your favorite market vendors. Enjoy rainbow-themed kids’ crafts, historical lawn games, and special performances. Plus, take the opportunity to visit the farm’s beautiful landscape, historic buildings, and friendly farm animals. It’s fun for the whole family!

Sunset Farm Trail Walk
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm, 505 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI, United States
The Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust (NLCT) will sponsor a walk along the Sunset Farm Trail on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as part of the Gansett Days celebration. Participants will meet in the parking area behind Kinney Bungalow.
The trail is wide, showing the traditional farming uses onsite. The entire 1.5-mile loop is in the shape of a “lasso,” and is generally flat with a few sections of elevation change, but none are steep. The trail head is at the far northwest point of the parking lot, next to the gate entering the farm area. The trails boasts scenic views of the farm, diverse natural features, as well as an overlook and picnic area on Champlin Cove in Point Judith Pond. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.

Gansett Loop Trail Walk
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | RI
The Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust (NLCT) and Friends of Canonchet Farm (FOCF): Will be sponsoring a hike of the Gansett Loop Trail on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as part of the Gansett Days celebration. The Gansett Loop Trail is 5.2 miles in length, and hikers will be able to complete the entire trail or walk one or more of the legs of the trail.
The walk will begin at 10am and parking will be available in three locations: Pier Middle School, the Narragansett Community Center, and the West Parking Lot opposite Narragansett Town Beach. At each of these starting points there will be volunteers to guide the hikers, answer questions, and provide directions.
The NLCT and FOCF will provide participants with a keepsake of the event. This is a dog friendly walk, and dogs MUST always be leashed and picked up after.

Guided Walk to Garrison House Acres with Narrow River Land Trust
2025-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Middlebridge Educational Area, 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett, RI, 02882, United States
Hosted by the Narrow River Land Trust and Narrow River Preservation Association. “What Lives in the River” event at Middlebridge Preserve. Join us for an approximately 1-mile hike along Narrow River saltmarshes, forested wetlands, and fields with wildlife and saltmarsh biologists. Please remember to wear bug spray and sunscreen. We will group at the Narrow River Land Trust tent at the Middlebridge Preserve, 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett (across the road from Narrow River Kayaks).

Taking Care of Community with Southside Community Land Trust
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island, 393 Broad Street, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
Free farmers market featuring storytelling, vendors, live music, and family activities! Let’s stand united in lifting up our community and transforming lives through collective support.
393 Broad Street, Providence
